Week 12 in the Big 12 brought even more chaos and pivotal results. Contenders fell, underdogs triumphed, and some head coaches gained much-needed breathing room. Here’s an updated look at the Hot Seat Index for the Big 12 head coaches after Week 12.

According to ESPN’s Dave Wilson and CBS Sports’ Shehan Jeyarajah, Aranda is set to return as the Bears’ head football coach for the 2025 season. Aranda came into the 2024 campaign facing pressure after Baylor posted a 3-9 record last year.

Baylor coach Dave Aranda will return next season, the school confirmed after Saturday's 49-35 win at West Virginia.

A Baylor spokesperson confirmed to Fox 44 Sports that Baylor head coach Dave Aranda will be retained by the Bears and remain at the helm in 2025. Aranda is in the midst of a four-game win streak and clinched postseason eligibility earlier today with a 49-35 victory over West Virginia.

The Big 12 became the Chaos Conference in Year 1 of the post OU/Texas era. BYU, Colorado and Arizona State are at the top. Oklahoma State, Utah and Arizona State are occupying the basement. The preseason poll was right just as long as you read it from the bottom up.